Posted in The Adoption Journey for Our Future Grandchildren

Things have been so busy that I haven't had time to let you all know about the visit with my new grandsons!  Tuesday night, after working at the shop, Mike, BJ, and I drove to Chelle and Josh's and got to meet the boys for the very first time.  It was an incredible visit, and they are incredible kids!   I love them to pieces already. 

Ronald is the oldest, and is 9 years old and a 4th grader. He is the more serious of the two, but definitely likes to laugh and have a good time.  He is most definitely the big brother, and looks out for Thomas, who is 7 and a 2nd grader.  Thomas is a bit more laid back, and not quite as cautious in making new relationships yet.  He is a little snuggle-bug, and loved to sit on my lap and snuggle.  He even asked if he could sit by Grandma Kathy during the meal! 

We had a great BBQ with us, Josh's mom, brother, and sister, along with Chelle, Josh, and the boys.  My oldest daughter was also there with my granddaughter Nova.  I think Nova was a bit unsure about things until she actually met the boys, since she has always been the oldest in the family, that will be a hard spot to give up.  Thomas is 2 weeks younger than her, but basically the same age, but Ronald is 2 years older.  She seemed to get over her qualms really easily though, and the kids had a fun time playing.

I bought the boys water guns.  Was that a dumb idea or what?  Let's just say it made for a unique bonding time with their new Grandma Kathy.  Despite defending myself with a huge black umbrella, they managed to drench me so badly that I had to borrow clothes from Chelle and throw my own into the clothes dryer.  But the boys thought it was great fun, so it was well worth it.

We watched movies that night late, and decided to spend the night.  I teased the boys about taking over Granny's bedroom, and they thought that was very funny :-)  I am now back on the couch when we visit.   Oh, well, it is worth it to have 2 wonderful grandsons. 

The next day we had a bonfire in the yard, fished, and went out on the pond in the rowboat.  Ronald was a bit afraid of the bugs that are everywhere in the country, but loves to fly cast, and is very good at it, too, for never having fished before.  Thomas is gradually getting the hang of it.  They loved the bonfire and wanted to stay longer, but they had to fly back to Delaware till school is out.  They'll be back to stay on June 17th!!!  

Chelle and Josh have found out that there is a possibility that the boys two younger siblings have not been adopted as they were originally told.  They are seriously considering looking into adopting them as well, if that is truly a possibility.  Their names are Isaiah and Destiny.  Please pray that the Lord will lead everyone to the right decisions where they are concerned, and also that the Ronald and Thomas will make a good adjustment to their new home and new parents next month. 

As soon as BJ has time to get the pictures off my camera, I'll post some pictures of me and my grandchildren...all 3 of the ones who are still here on this earth with us!!!